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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,826.87, 912,983.47 and 182,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,826.87, 912,983.47 and 182,423.30 is: 273,557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,826.87 : 912,983.47 = 182,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,826.87/912,983.47 = 182,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,826.87x = 912,983.47 × 182,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,826.87x = 166,549,452,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,549,452,421.88/608,826.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,557.99

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